Steel Erector Chargehand
Job Description
Steel Erector Chargehand
Jackson Steel are looking to recruit a Steel Erector Chargehand on a fulltime, permanent basis. You will lead a team of 3-4 Steel Erectors, erecting Steel Structures on varies projects throughout Scotland.
Steel Erector Chargehand Responsibilities:
- Reporting to main contractor upon site arrival and ensuring that all steel erectors are inducted before commencing work on site.
- Liaising with main contractor to co-ordinate site safety and programming of work.
- Setting up safe work areas and ensuring that other operatives do not encroach within the steel work area.
- Setting up and supervising mobile cranes.
- Directing and supervising steel erectors.
- Ensuring that RAMS and work sequences are followed and immediately notifying company management of any problems or incidents that arise.
- Keeping the work area tidy and clearing away any waste (timber, pallets, bolt bags, banding, ropes, etc.)
- Off-loading and erecting structural steelwork and occasionally cladding on construction sites across Scotland.
- Working to technical drawings, bolt lists, Risk and Method Statements.
- Ensuring that all bolts are correctly installed and fully tightened.
- Working with mobile cranes, tele-handlers, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs), alloy towers and other plant and machinery as required.
- Using hand and power tools for drilling, cutting, shaping, burning and bolt fastening.
- Keeping equipment in good working order – daily inspecting of all plant and equipment and reporting any defects to company management.
- Manual handling work and mechanical lifting with chain blocks and genie lifts.
- Complying and co-operating with all site specific Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
- Occasional workshop duties such as drilling holes, painting steel, tidying bolts, sweeping up.
- Any other duties as required
